It’s been about four years since I built this sample Storm Window. Other than the typical window glaze cracking, the only other issue I’ve noticed is the paint that covers the dowels has bubbled up a bit. I sanded it off, fix it, and continue watching…
Special order arrived to today, at Menards. This should take care of the moisture issue, once it is finally installed…
Painted the outside of the new storm window with the door & trim paint. This completes this stage of the project. The next stage will be to see how well the window performs, over the next year or so, as well as how it hold up.
The new window stay, installed. Trying out the new storm window, by using a small temporary screen above the upper window sash.
Installed the hinges into the side window trim. Also, applied some self-adhesive foam weatherstripping where the new storm window meets the window frame. New storm window set in place… I then installed a eye & hook latch so the window can be securely latched when closed. I purchased some window stays, and in order to […]
The notches of the window trim where the hinges will connect, painted with the door & trim paint…
The outside of the new storm window frame was painted with the door & trim paint… Ready to install the hinges… I used the hinge to mark where the holes should go… Made a small pilot hole with a small nail… Then, drilled holes the correct size for the screws that will be used. Then, […]